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Lifestyle > Independence
Time Management and Schedules for Teens with Autism
...problem is that time, for many autistic people, doesn't move in a steady, perceptible way. Time blindness is a feature of how many autistic brains process...transitions. The fix isn't reminding harder. It's making time visible. Why Time Perception Differs for Autistic Teens. Executive function governs how we plan, organize,...
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome
Blessing in Disguise by Robin Flutterby Borakove
Robin, diagnosed with Asperger's at 48, experienced a unique audio-visual perception, challenging her listening and interaction abilities.
Special Needs > Visual Impairments
Our Special Lives – A Child With Blindness
...eyes were underdeveloped and that she was blind. Initially, the doctors said she would have no sight at all, but Emma now has some light and color perception. Lori and Scott noticed it on a very special day. "The Christmas lights were up and she (Emma) would go up and feel all the ornaments on the tree",...
Special Needs > General Special Needs
Sensory Integration: Building Blocks
...sensory system is made up of seven basic senses: smell, touch, taste, vision/visual perception, hearing/auditory processing, movement/balance, and kinesthesia/muscle...system is made up of seven basic senses: smell, touch, taste, vision/visual perception, hearing/auditory processing, movement/balance, and kinesthesia/muscle...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Adapted Physical Education: What Schools Must Provide
...successfully in general physical education, including: Physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or limb differences Visual or hearing impairments that create safety concerns in a gym setting Autism spectrum disorder when sensory overload or social demands prevent participation...
Lifestyle > Recreation
Community Recreation Centers: How to Request Disability Accommodations
...accommodations include: Modified equipment like larger grips on sports equipment or weighted vests for sensory input Alternative communication methods such as visual schedules for swim lessons or written instructions alongside verbal ones Environmental adjustments like quieter practice times or dimmed lighting in...
Lifestyle > Independence
Teaching Bathroom Independence to Children with Down Syndrome
Visual schedules, consistent routines, and extended toilet training timelines support toileting independence in Down syndrome.
Lifestyle > Art
Using Visual Schedules in Art Classes for Autism
...not knowing what comes next. Visual schedules change that. They...go. There's a map now. Why Visual Schedules Work for Autistic...Autistic children often process visual information more easily than...once and then it's gone. A visual schedule stays visible throughout...shift can be exhausting. A visual schedule provides the notice:...
Lifestyle > Art
Art in Occupational Therapy: How OTs Use Creative Work to Build Motor Skills
...therapy addresses functional skills needed for daily living. Art activities hit multiple goals simultaneously: fine motor control, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and executive function (planning, sequencing, problem-solving). What a Session Looks Like. A typical OT session using art might...
Career > Skills Training
Customer Service Skills for Employment: Training and Accommodations
...respond to a complaint, or navigate a difficult phone call can be built. Workplace accommodations can reduce sensory overload and provide scripts or visual supports that make interactions more predictable. When you know what training addresses your specific needs and what accommodations to ask for, customer-facing...
Career > Interviewing
Video Interview Accommodations for Sensory and Communication Disabilities
...lighting, mandatory eye contact with a camera, rapid-fire questions with no visual processing time, backgrounds you can't control. If you have sensory processing...Reduced or adjusted lighting requirements if the default setup causes visual strain Permission to turn off your own video feed if maintaining camera...
Career > Advancement
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Accommodations
...the same as workplace accommodations: a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. ADHD, dyslexia, visual or hearing impairments, chronic health conditions, mobility disabilities, anxiety disorders, and other conditions qualify if they meet that threshold....